Procurement Sourcing Lead

Line Up Aviation; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Line Up Aviation is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Lead in Stevenage for a 6-month contract, working 2-3 days onsite. You will lead sourcing activities, manage RFx events, and drive cost reductions while aligning with category strategy.

The role requires CIPS qualification and strong stakeholder engagement, with occasional travel to supplier sites. Umbrella arrangement and inside IR35 apply.

Qualifications

• Able to lead complex procurement discussions.
• CIPS qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience in running complex sourcing events/RFX.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle and sourcing strategy.
• Data & Cost Architecture knowledge to drive TCO reductions.

Responsibilities

• Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategy.
• Lead and support activities to increase the supply chain.
• Present the sourcing outcome to senior stakeholders and justify decisions/outcome of sourcing activities.
• Jointly lead supplier development activities with Supply Chain Managers, complimenting their technical excellence as a commercial lead.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

RFx events

Stakeholder management

Cost analysis

Supplier development

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Procurement Sourcing Lead (BBBH18687) Stevenage, England

Salary: GBP58 - GBP62 per hour

Our client has an opportunity for a Sourcing Lead to join them on a 6-month contract with possible extension.Role purpose: To lead and support the procurement and sourcing activities of the Mechanical Structures domain, to be the lead and focal point for a number of RFx events. Working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and the key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, implementing new suppliers to future proof the supply chain and to secure the ramp up today.Role: Procurement Sourcing LeadLocation: Stevenage, 2-3 days onsiteHourlyRate: £58-£62 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35Clearance: BPSS required before starting, full SC to follow.Some travel to supplier sites will be required for this roleWhat you’ll be doing: Sourcing:

• Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategy, ensuring procurement best practice is followed, in line with policy.
• Lead and support activities to increase the supply chain
• Be able to undertake the prerequisite research, i.e. spend analysis, segmentation, future analysis, market analysis
• Be able to present the sourcing outcome to senior stakeholders and justify decisions/outcome of sourcing activities, demonstrating how risks have been mitigated
• Jointly lead supplier development activities with Supply Chain Managers, complimenting their technical excellence as a commercial lead

Contract Development & Negotiations:

• Have an understanding of English contract Law
• Be able to interpret commercial discussions from a supplier to ensure the best commercial position is implemented.
• Draft and implement the relevant commercial agreement for the situation
• Identify and implement specific planned saving initiatives
• Manage in line with company processes and procedures
• Present risks mitigation plans to obtain sponsorship from across the business.

Change Management

• Ensure onboarding of suppliers is undertaken with the handover period from existing suppliers to new is managed alongside the Multi-Functional Team

Requirements:

• Able to work in a team and lead complex procurement discussions
• CIPS qualified or equivalent experience
• Experience in running complex sourcing events/RFX
• Product Lifecycle Awareness: Solid understanding of how sourcing strategies shift across the product lifecycle (NPI, Low-Rate Initial Production, Full-Rate Ramp Up, and Legacy/Sustainment).
• Data & Cost Architecture: Ability to analyse open-book cost models, machine/load-centre rates, and buy-to-fly ratios to drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions.